The power of Bambelela — NGO holding hope close
In the heart of Mzamomhle, hope fights wicked problems, learning blossoms at school desks, art is made on soccer fields and vegetables burst out...
Local dancers selected for team SA
Lilyfontein School is celebrating a double victory of talent and dedication, as pupil Amyoli Mnqojana and teacher Robyn Mortlock’s dancing achievements have earned them...
Stirling pupil qualifies for national piano contest finals
From his first lockdown keyboard notes to a national stage, East London’s Gabriel du Toit is striking more than just chords, he’s making history...
Clarendon discontinues rowing
Lack of access to suitable water training facilities and the high financial costs of the sport have been cited as the major reasons behind...
Mdantsane’s matric stars shine bright in maths and science results
At the end of July, the 2025 Datatec Kutlwanong Promaths Awards honoured top-performing pupils from Mdantsane for their exceptional achievements in mathematics and physical...
Merrifield’s ‘Shrek’ reminds us of true love, friendship
Merrifield Preparatory School and College takes to the Guild Theatre stage from today for a heartwarming and hilarious production of Shrek: The Musical.
Based on the...
Selborne pupils in Wits maths finals
Five young mathematicians from Selborne Primary School are through to the finals of the Wits National Mathematics Challenge on September 10.
Mnombo Stofile, Benjamin Bisschoff,...
NASA astronaut to get EL girls in space
NASA astronaut Commander Susan Kilrain touches down in East London on September 12 at Merrifield School as part of a mission to advocate for...
Hudson geography genius shines at SA olympiad
Hudson Park High School grade 11 pupil Lezario Passmore won a silver medal at the SA National Geography Olympiad (Sango) 2025, outsmarting nearly 2,000...
Stirling High School celebrates 40 years of excellence
Stirling High School celebrates its 40th founder’s day on August 1, marking four decades of excellence.
The school has invited parents, former pupils, teachers, and...
Clarendon unveils mural in new hall
On July 22, Clarendon High School for Girls officially unveiled a large-scale mural in its newly built Mary Laurie Hall.
The installation marks a significant...
Tackle the new school term with positivity
A new term is here and whether you’re stepping in with confidence or dragging your feet, here’s the truth: this is your chance to...
Hudson Park netball starts new term on golden note
Hudson Park High School’s first netball team ended their holidays on a high note by claiming the title at the prestigious 2025 Collegiate Netball...
Hudson High hits the right notes
Hudson Park High school will resound with music this weekend, when their vocal and music departments take to the stage for Sing It, a new...
Beloved teacher leaves a legacy of love, care
Generations of East Londoners who were taught by Jacqui Gouws are mourning the recent death of the beloved foundation phase teacher, who dedicated more...
Motor industry organisations team up with Baysville school
In a country where the future of many young people hangs in the balance due to challenges in traditional education systems, Baysville School of...
Silver medal at national olympiad for computer queen
Clarendon High School for Girls (CGHS) pupil Layla Khandoo, 18, won a silver medal by placing second in the national finals of the Computer...
Phoenix Majorettes restoring East London drummies legacy
East London’s Phoenix Majorette Club has returned from the 2025 SAMCA National Championships, with a huge medal haul — putting an end to a...
Clarendon Girls victorious at U16 SASHOC regionals
Clarendon Girls High School (CGHS) is celebrating the achievements of four pupils, who are part of the winning Border Coastal Girls U16A team, which...
Hudson pupils’ business built on brotherhood
Youth unemployment is an unfortunate fate that two Hudson Park High School grade 11 pupils intend to avoid by launching their own small business...
New skills centre offers hope for autistic youth
Next month, College Street School in Nahoon will open its new adult skills centre designed to help autistic school leavers break free from the...
Stirling High scoops top Rotary award
LEBO MJANGAZE
Stirling High School’s Interact Club has made an immutable impact on the community with various outreach projects that has earned them the Community...
Celebrating the future of SA’s car industry
Port Rex Technical High School was abuzz with excitement this weekend as it hosted the fourth annual MIWA Motor Mech Show — one of...
St Joseph’s pupil named rising star in majorette side
St Joseph’s Preparatory and College is bursting with pride as grade 10 pupil Inam Ntikinca, 16, was recently honoured with the senior rising star...
Minors hooked as vape sales remain unchecked
A month-long investigation by the GO!&Express has revealed just how easy it is for pupils to get hooked on nicotine as many shops across...
Karate kid makes history for Seven Star
LEBO MJANGAZE
Ten-year-old Amahle Mfacane of Seven Star Primary School has gone from a beginner in karate to earning first place in his division at...
Port Rex to host launch of project for next generation of...
The Retail Motor Industry Organisation, in partnership with merSETA and Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator, will launch Project Dineo on June 21 at Port Rex...
Border to bid for second Craven Week
The stakes are high for Border Schools Rugby Association, given their performance as hosts for the U13 Craven Week in East London next week...
Border’s Zangqa to coach SA Schools and U18 teams
Lwazi Zangqa from Border has been named as the new head coach of the SA Schools side, and he will be assisted by the...
Schools and waste pickers leading the charge for a cleaner greener...
Since last year, 937 tons of waste have been diverted from the landfill thanks to the tireless efforts of local schools and waste pickers...
Five Clarendon coaches head up Border schools’ hockey teams
Clarendon High School for Girls is celebrating a proud sporting milestone as five of its talented hockey coaches have been selected to represent Border...
Creative brilliance earns top honours
Merrifield Primary School’s Xylie Tarr and Arcadia School’s Liam Olivier are this year’s recipients of the coveted triple gold award for the East London...
Clarendon choir heads to nationals
Clarendon Primary School’s senior choir has advanced to the final round of the ATKV-Applous Choir Competition from July 30-August 2, in hopes of defending...
SA Navy is coming to town to discover new generation of...
East London will host the SA Navy’s 2025 World Hydrography Day celebrations from June 20-22, with the navy aiming to fast-track the city’s role...
East London pupil excels in debut National Inflatable Powerboat race
Hoërskool Ooskus Gimnasium grade 11 pupil Ané de Kock made her school proud when she successfully competed in the National Inflatable Powerboat Competition held...
Hudson Park’s new play echoes nation’s realities
Hudson Park High School’s new ambitiously heartfelt stage production, The Quigney Has the Blues, explores the impact of the lingering ghosts of an unequal past set...
Young artists win triple gold for ELFest entries
This year’s East London Eisteddfod (ELFest) High Schools Art Exhibition showcased outstanding talent, with Stirling High School’s Philasande Tsengiwe and Clarendon High School for...
Wins across the board for Merrifield
Merrifield Schools’ teams enjoyed a triumphant week on the sports fields and courts last week, clocking up a string of impressive wins across netball,...
Hudson athlete makes a splash with national water polo honours
Hudson Park High School proudly celebrated rising water polo star Kara Batting at its recent summer sports awards assembly, where she was awarded honours...
Don’t let social media steal your shine: how comparison to others...
Have you ever scrolled through Instagram, TikTok or Snapchat and thought, “I wish I looked like that” or “their life is so much better...
Beloved teacher returns to Crewe Primary as new headmaster
Selborne College has bid a bittersweet farewell to one of its most respected teachers, Neill Erasmus, who has been appointed as the new principal...
Cambridge High to host intimate drama nights
Cambridge High School is preparing to present an intimate evening of theatre with its production, Two Actors and a Limelight. Set to take place...
Hudson Park makes history at Framesby sports derby
Hudson Park High School travelled to Gqeberha to take on Hoërskool Framesby in a heated derby from May 9-10.
Hudson’s chess team narrowly lost 2½-3½...
Merrifield tops provincial debating festival
Merrifield College took top honours at the Aurora All Girls Provincial Debating Festival last week, placing first out of seven competing teams.
Seventy high school...
Port Rex Lions Eisteddfod continues
The second week of the annual Port Rex Lions Eisteddfod continued to highlight the wealth of musical talent among pupils in the region, with...
Stirling shines at Glen Hill cross country
Stirling High School athletes showed strong form at the Glen Hill Private School Cross Country meeting this past weekend, competing against pupils from 22...
UFH law students head to constitutional court
Two outstanding law students from the University of Fort Hare (UFH), Christiaan Buthelezi and Babalwa Mofokeng, are preparing to take their legal skills to...
Honouring traditions with Selborne vs Queen’s derby
The end of April saw the historic and highly anticipated clash between Selborne College and Queen’s College unfold in Komani.
The annual derby, a highlight...
Merrifield nippers make waves at SA Champs
Merrifield Prep’s Nola Smith took a top 10 spot at the 2025 SA Nipper Championships in Gqeberha this past weekend — an incredible feat...
Supporting fellow teens: Be a friend, not a counsellor
MELISSA DAVIDS
Being a good friend means showing up when someone’s going through a hard time.
More and more teens are talking openly about mental health...
